Our world is optimised for the right-handed.
I am left-handed and also happen to be naturally left-eyed. With my left/left combination, I am able to execute all left-handed tasks on an M extremely efficiently (e.g. operating the focusing and aperture rings, etc.).
On the down side, using my left eye on an M means I am unable to easily fine-tune my composition by simultaneously looking inside and outside the viewfinder
. This is just one example of the drawbacks that may result from the use of the left eye on an M. Not always a big deal, but sometimes it can be critical.
In light of the above I have always wondered - is my left/left combination a common thing? Or is there more of a right/right, right/left or left/right thing going on? What natural combination are you and did you adapt yourself to accommodate the M?
More importantly, does anyone have knowledge of a fact-based theory or any kind of science regarding the frequency and/or distribution of the various natural combinations (left/left, right/right, left/right or right/left)? Is there some funky correlation that might have influenced the positioning of the M viewfinder?
Any input on this matter will be appreciated. Thanks.
Sota.